JP2021032631A - Information display device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a highly convenient information display device.SOLUTION: A processing server 10 as an information display device in an information display system 1 displays congestion information on a current congestion in a target facility in the field of view of a passenger in a vehicle 20 by a glass-type wearable terminal 30 worn by the passenger, displays vacancy information on a current vacancy in the parking space of the facility in the field of view of the passenger by the wearable terminal when the passenger can enter the facility, and displays vacancy information on a current vacancy in the parking space in the field of view of the passenger by the wearable terminal when the vehicle arrives at the facility.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an information display device.

Patent Document 1 discloses a device that displays information on a spectacle-type wearable terminal worn by a driver while the vehicle is traveling. In this device, the information of the surrounding facilities and the information of the surrounding vehicles are switched according to the position of the own vehicle and displayed on the wearable terminal.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-129094

Although the device disclosed in Patent Document 1 can grasp the name of the target facility (for example, a restaurant, etc.), it is necessary to grasp more detailed information such as the congestion status of the facility and the availability of the parking lot. I can't. Therefore, when arriving at the target facility, it may not be possible to enter or park, which is not convenient.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a highly convenient information display device.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the information display device according to the present invention transmits the current congestion information of the target facility to the occupant via a glasses-type wearable terminal worn by the occupant of the vehicle. When it is displayed in the field of view and the target facility can be entered, the current vacancy information of the parking lot of the facility is displayed in the line of sight of the occupant via the wearable terminal, and the vehicle arrives at the facility. In the case, the current vacant position of the parking lot is displayed in the field of view of the occupant via the wearable terminal.

As a result, the information display device can display the congestion information of the target facility and the vacancy information of the parking lot in real time to the occupants wearing the wearable terminal.

According to the present invention, it is possible to know the availability of the parking lot of the target facility after grasping the congestion status of the target facility. Therefore, when the target facility is arrived, the vehicle cannot enter or park. There is no need to do this, and convenience is improved.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of an information display system to which the information display device according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of an information display system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a first example of an information display method executed by the information display system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example in which vacant seat information of a facility candidate is displayed on the display unit of a wearable terminal in the first example of the information display method executed by the information display system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 shows, in the first example of the information display method executed by the information display system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the vacant seat information of the target facility and the vacant information of the parking lot of the facility are displayed on the display unit of the wearable terminal. It is a figure which shows the display example. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a second example of the information display method executed by the information display system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 shows, in the second example of the information display method executed by the information display system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the vacant seat information of the target facility and the vacant information of the parking lot of the facility are displayed on the display unit of the wearable terminal. It is a figure which shows the display example. FIG. 8 shows vacant seat information of the facility and vacant information of the parking lot of the facility displayed on the display unit of the wearable terminal in the second example of the information display method executed by the information display system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Is changed to the vacant seat information of another facility and the vacant information of the parking lot of the facility.

The information display device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The components in the following embodiments include those that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art, or those that are substantially the same.

(Information display system)
First, an information display system to which the information display device according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. The information display system 1 includes a processing server 10, a vehicle 20, and a wearable terminal (hereinafter, referred to as "WB terminal") 30. Specifically, the information display device according to the present embodiment is realized by the processing server 10. Further, the vehicle 20 and the WB terminal 30 constituting the information display system 1 may be one or a plurality of each.

The processing server 10, the vehicle 20, and the WB terminal 30 can communicate with each other through the network NW. This network NW is composed of, for example, an Internet line network, a mobile phone line network, and the like.

(Processing server)
Next, the configuration of the processing server 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The processing server 10 transmits and receives information between the vehicle 20 and the WB terminal 30 and performs various processes, and includes a control unit 11, a communication unit 12, and a storage unit 13.

Specifically, the control unit 11 includes a processor including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), and a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory). ) Etc. (main storage unit) and (all not shown).

The control unit 11 loads the program stored in the storage unit 13 into the work area of the main storage unit and executes it, and controls each component or the like through the execution of the program to realize a function that meets a predetermined purpose. To do.

As will be described later, the control unit 11 provides information on the location of various facilities and the vacancy status of various facilities (hereinafter referred to as “facility vacancy information”) provided to the WB terminal 30, and the vacancy status and vacancy of parking lots of various facilities. Information on the location (hereinafter referred to as "parking lot vacancy information") is periodically received from the facility side or from a separate server or the like that collects facility vacant seat information and parking lot vacancy information, and is stored in the storage unit 13. The above-mentioned "vacancy status of various facilities" includes, for example, the presence or absence of vacant seats in each facility, the number of vacant seats, the number of people waiting, and the like. In addition, the above-mentioned "vacancy status of parking lots of various facilities" includes the presence or absence of vacancy in the parking lot of each facility, the number of vacancy, and the like.

As will be described later, the control unit 11 displays the current congestion information of the target facility in the field of view of the occupant via the WB terminal 30 worn by the occupant of the vehicle 20. Next, when the control unit 11 can enter the target facility, the control unit 11 displays the current vacancy information of the parking lot of the facility in the field of view of the occupant via the WB terminal 30, and then the control unit 11 displays the vehicle. When 20 arrives at the facility, the current vacant position of the parking lot is displayed in the field of view of the occupant via the WB terminal 30.

The communication unit 12 is composed of, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface board, a wireless communication circuit for wireless communication, and the like. The communication unit 12 communicates between the processing server 10 and the vehicle 20 and the WB terminal 30 by connecting to a network NW such as the Internet, which is a public communication network.

The storage unit 13 is composed of a recording medium such as an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), a hard disk drive (HDD, Hard Disk Drive), and a removable medium. Examples of removable media include disc recording media such as USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, CD (Compact Disc), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), and BD (Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disc).

As will be described later, the storage unit 13 contains information on the vehicle position received from the vehicle 20 (hereinafter referred to as "vehicle position information") and information on the selection result of the facility category selected by the occupant of the vehicle 20 through the navigation unit 25 (hereinafter referred to as "vehicle position information"). Hereinafter, "facility category information"), information on the selection result of the facility selected by the occupant of the vehicle 20 through the navigation unit 25 (hereinafter referred to as "facility information"), the above-mentioned facility vacant seat information, parking lot vacancy information, etc. are required. Is stored according to.

(vehicle)
Next, the configuration of the vehicle 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The vehicle 20 is a mobile body capable of communicating with the outside, and includes a control unit 21, a communication unit 22, a storage unit 23, a positioning unit 24, and a navigation unit 25. The control unit 21 and the storage unit 23 are physically the same as the control unit 11 described above.

The control unit 21 comprehensively controls the operation of various components mounted on the vehicle 20. The communication unit 22 is composed of, for example, a DCM (Data Communication Module) or the like, and communicates with the processing server 10 by wireless communication via the network NW. As will be described later, the storage unit 13 stores the vehicle position information detected by the positioning unit 24, the facility category information, the facility information, and the like as needed.

The positioning unit 24 receives radio waves from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite (not shown) and detects vehicle position information. In response to this, the control unit 21 periodically transmits vehicle position information to the processing server 10 through the network NW. The vehicle position information detection method is not limited to the method using the GPS satellites described above, and for example, a method combining LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging, Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging) and a three-dimensional digital map is used. You may.

The navigation unit 25 inputs / outputs data such as map information and travel route information, a navigation program, and the like to and from the control unit 21. As a result, the control unit 21 drives the vehicle 20 by supplying various command signals to each component constituting the vehicle 20. The navigation unit 25 itself may include a control unit such as a CPU, RAM, and ROM, and a recording medium.

Specifically, the navigation unit 25 includes input / output means such as a touch panel display and a speaker microphone (not shown). According to the control by the control unit 21, these input / output means display characters, figures, and the like on the screen of the touch panel display, output voice from the speaker microphone, and notify the predetermined information to the outside. Further, the input / output means inputs predetermined information to the control unit 21 by the occupant of the vehicle 20 operating the touch panel display or emitting a voice toward the speaker microphone.

As will be described later, in the information display method by the information display system 1, the navigation unit 25 displays, for example, a facility category selection screen or a facility selection screen belonging to each category on the touch panel display. Then, when the facility category or facility is selected by the occupant of the vehicle 20, the navigation unit 25 outputs the information (facility category information, facility information) to the control unit 21. The classification method of the above-mentioned "facility category" is not particularly limited, and may be classified according to the purpose of going out (for example, "meal", "shopping", "accommodation", "sightseeing", etc.), or of meals. Classification according to genre (for example, "ramen", "soba", "grilled meat", "sushi, etc.") may be used.

(WB terminal)
Next, the configuration of the WB terminal 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The WB terminal 30 is a wearable terminal worn by the occupant of the vehicle 20 on the head. Examples of the WB terminal 30 include eyeglass-type terminals worn on the ears such as eyeglasses and goggle-type terminals such as a head-mounted display (HMD) worn on the head. In the present embodiment, the eyeglasses are used. The explanation will be given assuming a type terminal. The WB terminal 30 can bidirectionally communicate with the processing server 10 via the network NW, and virtually displays an image, characters, or the like in the visual field area while transmitting light in the visual field area.

The WB terminal 30 includes a control unit 31, a communication unit 32, a storage unit 33, a display unit 34, a speaker 35, a microphone 36, and a posture detection unit 37. The control unit 31, the communication unit 32, and the storage unit 33 are physically the same as the control unit 11, the communication unit 12, and the storage unit 13 described above.

The display unit 34 is composed of an LCD (liquid crystal display), an OLED (organic EL display), or the like provided on the lens unit of the eyeglasses. The display unit 34 displays an image, characters, or the like in the field of view of the occupant under the control of the control unit 31.

The speaker 35 is an output unit that outputs voice information when performing voice guidance to the occupants of the vehicle 20. The speaker 35 outputs voice information to the occupant according to the control of the control unit 31. The microphone 36 is an input unit that receives voice input from the occupant of the vehicle 20. The control unit 31 can identify an instruction from the occupant of the vehicle 20 based on the voice information input from the microphone 36. The posture detection unit 37 detects the posture (for example, orientation, tilt, etc.) of the WB terminal 30 based on sensor information from sensors (for example, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, etc.) (not shown).

(Information display method (first example))
Next, a first example of the information display method executed by the information display system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. In the following, when an occupant (for example, a driver) wearing the WB terminal 30 goes out for a meal on the vehicle 20, it is assumed that the occupant selects a target facility category (for example, a sushi restaurant).

First, the control unit 21 of the vehicle 20 periodically transmits the current position of the vehicle 20 to the processing server 10 (step S1). In response to this, a facility category selection screen is displayed on a touch panel display (not shown) of the navigation unit 25. Subsequently, when the facility category (for example, a sushi restaurant) is selected by the occupants of the vehicle 20, the control unit 21 transmits the selection result of the facility category to the processing server 10 (step S2).

Subsequently, the control unit 11 of the processing server 10 periodically transmits information of a plurality of facilities (hereinafter, referred to as “facility candidates”) included in the facility category transmitted in step S2 to the WB terminal 30. (Step S3). The facility candidate information includes facility vacancy information and parking lot vacancy information of each facility. The above-mentioned "sending facility candidate information periodically" means, for example, that the facility candidate information is transmitted to the WB terminal 30 at predetermined time intervals or every time the facility vacant seat information or the parking lot vacant information is updated. It means to send.

Subsequently, the posture detection unit 37 of the WB terminal 30 detects the posture of the WB terminal 30 based on sensor information from sensors (not shown) (step S4). Subsequently, the control unit 31 of the WB terminal 30 displays the vacant seat information of the facility candidate in the field of view of the occupant wearing the WB terminal 30 via the display unit 34 (step S5). In step S5, the control unit 31 controls the display unit 34 so that the vacant seat information of the facility candidate is displayed in a pop-up, superimposing on the surrounding landscape, for example, as shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in the figure, the positions of a plurality of facilities and the presence or absence of vacant seats in these facilities are displayed in the field of view of the occupants according to the posture of the WB terminal 30 detected in step S4. ..

Further, the control unit 31 of the WB terminal 30 causes the display unit 34 to display the presence or absence of vacant seats in each facility in real time based on the facility candidate information sequentially received from the processing server 10. In the figure, both facilities with vacant seats ("A sushi" to "D sushi") and facilities without vacant seats ("E sushi") are displayed, but facilities with vacant seats ("A sushi") are displayed. ~ "D sushi") may be displayed only.

Subsequently, the occupant of the vehicle 20 performs voice input using, for example, the microphone 36, and the target facility is selected from the facility candidates (“A sushi” to “E sushi” in FIG. 4) displayed on the display unit 34. Is selected (step S6). In this example, it is assumed that "A sushi" is selected from the facility candidates shown in FIG.

Subsequently, the control unit 31 of the WB terminal 30 displays the vacancy information of the parking lot of the selected facility in the field of view of the occupant wearing the WB terminal 30 via the display unit 34 (step S7). In step S7, the control unit 31 controls the display unit 34 so that the vacant seat information of the target facility and the vacant information of the parking lot are displayed in a pop-up over the surrounding landscape, for example, as shown in FIG. .. In this case, as shown in the figure, according to the posture of the WB terminal 30 detected in step S4, the position of the facility, the presence or absence of vacant seats in the facility, and the parking lot of the facility are in the occupant's field of view. Whether or not there is a vacancy is displayed.

Subsequently, when the vehicle 20 arrives at the target facility (step S8), the control unit 31 of the WB terminal 30 attaches the WB terminal 30 to a vacant position in the parking lot of the arrived facility via the display unit 34. It is displayed in the field of view of the occupant (step S9). In step S9, the control unit 31 controls the display unit 34 so that the vacant position in the parking lot is displayed in a pop-up, for example, by superimposing it on the surrounding landscape. As described above, the processing of the first example of the information display method according to the present embodiment is completed.

(Information display method (second example))
Next, a first example of the information display method executed by the information display system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. In the following, a situation is assumed in which a occupant (for example, a driver) wearing a WB terminal 30 selects a target facility (for example, A sushi) when he / she goes out for a meal in a vehicle 20.

First, the control unit 21 of the vehicle 20 periodically transmits the current position of the vehicle 20 to the processing server 10 (step S11). In response to this, a facility selection screen is displayed on a touch panel display (not shown) of the navigation unit 25. Subsequently, when the target facility (for example, A sushi) is selected by the occupants of the vehicle 20, the control unit 21 transmits the selection result of the facility to the processing server 10 (step S12).

Subsequently, the control unit 11 of the processing server 10 periodically transmits the facility information transmitted in step S12 to the WB terminal 30 (step S13). The information of this facility includes facility vacancy information and parking lot vacancy information of the facility. The above-mentioned "sending facility information periodically" means that the facility information is transmitted, for example, at predetermined time intervals, or every time the facility vacant seat information or the parking lot vacant information is updated. There is.

Subsequently, the posture detection unit 37 of the WB terminal 30 detects the posture of the WB terminal 30 based on sensor information from sensors (not shown) (step S14). Subsequently, the control unit 31 of the WB terminal 30 displays the vacant seat information of the facility and the vacant information of the parking lot of the facility in the field of view of the occupant wearing the WB terminal 30 via the display unit 34 (step S15). ). In step S15, the control unit 31 controls the display unit 34 so that the vacant seat information of the facility and the vacant information of the parking lot of the facility are displayed in a pop-up over the surrounding landscape, for example, as shown in FIG. To do. In this case, as shown in the figure, according to the posture of the WB terminal 30 detected in step S14, the position of the facility, the presence or absence of vacant seats in the facility, and the parking lot of the facility are within the occupant's field of view. Whether or not there is a vacancy is displayed.

Further, the control unit 31 of the WB terminal 30 causes the display unit 34 to display in real time whether or not the facility has vacant seats and whether or not the parking lot is vacant, based on the facility information sequentially received from the processing server 10.

Subsequently, the control unit 31 of the WB terminal 30 determines whether or not there are vacant seats in the target facility or vacant parking lots in the facility (step S16). When it is determined in step S16 that there are no vacant seats in the target facility or the parking lot of the facility (Yes in step S16), the control unit 31 provides vacant seat information of another facility and the relevant facility via the display unit 34. The vacancy information of the parking lot of the facility is displayed in the field of view of the occupant wearing the WB terminal 30 (step S17). In step S17, as shown in FIG. 8, for example, the control unit 31 replaces the vacant seat information of the facility (“A sushi”) originally displayed and the vacant information of the parking lot of the facility with another facility (“A sushi”). The display unit 34 is controlled so that the vacant seat information of "B sushi") and the vacant information of the parking lot of the facility are displayed in a pop-up. If there are vacant seats in the target facility and vacant parking lots in the facility in step S16 (No in step S16), the control unit 31 proceeds to step S18.

Subsequently, when the vehicle 20 arrives at the target facility (step S18), the control unit 31 of the WB terminal 30 attaches the WB terminal 30 to a vacant position in the parking lot of the arrived facility via the display unit 34. It is displayed in the field of view of the occupant (step S19). In step S19, the control unit 31 controls the display unit 34 so that the vacant position in the parking lot is displayed in a pop-up, for example, by superimposing it on the surrounding landscape. As described above, the processing of the second example of the information display method according to the present embodiment is completed.

According to the information processing device, the information processing system, and the information processing method according to the present embodiment as described above, the congestion information of the target facility and the vacancy information of the parking lot are provided in real time to the occupant wearing the WB terminal 30. Can be displayed with. Therefore, according to the information processing device, the information processing system, and the information processing method according to the present embodiment, it is possible to know the availability of the parking lot of the target facility after grasping the congestion status of the target facility. When you arrive at the facility, you will not be unable to enter or park, which will improve convenience.

Further, for example, in information retrieval using a smartphone or an in-vehicle navigation system, the line of sight may deviate from the front while driving, which poses a safety problem. On the other hand, in the information processing device, the information processing system, and the information processing method according to the present embodiment, since the information is presented to the WB terminal 30, such a safety problem does not occur.

Further, according to the information processing device, the information processing system, and the information processing method according to the present embodiment, even when the vehicle 20 is located at a distance where the facility cannot be visually recognized, the facility information is popped up in the direction of the facility. indicate. Therefore, it is possible to grasp at a glance which direction the target facility is located.

The information processing apparatus according to the present invention has been specifically described above in terms of the mode for carrying out the invention, but the purpose of the present invention is not limited to these descriptions, but is based on the description of the scope of claims. Must be widely interpreted. Needless to say, various changes, modifications, etc. based on these descriptions are also included in the gist of the present invention.

Further effects and modifications can be easily derived by those skilled in the art. Thus, the broader aspects of the invention are not limited to the particular details and representative embodiments expressed and described above. Thus, various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general concept of the invention as defined by the accompanying claims and their equivalents.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the control unit 31 of the WB terminal 30 pops up a pop-up display indicating whether or not a facility candidate or facility has vacant seats and whether or not a parking lot of a target facility is vacant via the display unit 34. However (see FIGS. 4, 5, 7 and 8), in addition to this information, the facility candidate or the distance to the facility may be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control unit 31 of the WB terminal 30 first displays only the presence or absence of vacant seats of the facility candidate in a pop-up via the display unit 34 (see step S5 in FIG. 3). In addition to the information, the availability of parking lots for facility candidates may be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the vehicle position is acquired by the vehicle 20 and the vehicle position information is transmitted from the vehicle 20 to the processing server 10 (step S1 in FIG. 3 and step S11 in FIG. 6), but the WB The vehicle position may be acquired by the terminal 30, and the vehicle position information may be transmitted from the WB terminal 30 to the processing server 10.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the facility category is selected (step S2 in FIG. 3) and the facility is selected (step S12 in FIG. 6) on the vehicle 20 side. It may be done on the terminal 30 side. In this case, the control unit 31 of the WB terminal 30 displays the facility category selection screen and the facility selection screen on the display unit 34. In response to this, the occupant of the vehicle 20 selects the facility category and the facility by voice input via the microphone 36.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when displaying the information of the facility candidate or the target facility (see step S5 in FIG. 3 and step S15 in FIG. 6), the information on the popular restaurants in the neighborhood and the period of the restaurants in the neighborhood Information on limited menus, information on nearby tourist spots, information on nearby public toilets, etc. may also be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when there are no vacant seats in the target facility or the vacant parking lot of the facility, the vacant seat information of another facility and the vacant information of the parking lot of the facility are displayed (FIG. 6). At that time, the information of the original facility is left as a search history (for example, stored in the storage unit 33), and when the information of the target facility is displayed at the next facility search (step of FIG. 6). (Refer to S15), the facility information left as the search history may also be displayed.

1 Information display system 10 Processing server (information processing device)
11 Control unit 12 Communication unit 13 Storage unit 20 Vehicle 21 Control unit 22 Communication unit 23 Storage unit 24 Positioning unit 25 Navigation unit 30 WB terminal (wearable terminal)
31 Control unit 32 Communication unit 33 Storage unit 34 Display unit 35 Speaker 36 Microphone 37 Posture detection unit NW network

Claims (1)

The current congestion information of the target facility is displayed in the field of view of the occupant via the glasses-type wearable terminal worn by the occupant of the vehicle.
When the target facility can be entered, the current availability information of the parking lot of the facility is displayed in the field of view of the occupant via the wearable terminal.
When the vehicle arrives at the facility, the current vacant position of the parking lot is displayed in the field of view of the occupant via the wearable terminal.
Information display device.

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